Reading Club

2023-2024 Co-Chairs: Lucy Liang and Alia Atiff

reading@medinapta.org 

 

Reading Club is a reading program for all Medina Elementary students (K-5th grade). The program helps students build good reading habits and to discover the joy of reading through interesting challenges and interactive fun activities.

 

The Third Challenge has begun. Turn in your reading log by May 24!

 

Download the reading log now!

 

Jump to: First Challenge 

Jump to: Second Challenge

Jump to: Third Challenge

PROGRAM Details

Are you ready for a journey like no other? Let's explore the far corners of the globe without leaving the comfort of your favorite reading spot. Together we will take different challenges, level up and explore the world from the bustling streets of New York to the vast savannas of Africa. You'll soar through stories that transport you to every continent. Here is the challenge itinerary:

 

 

A brave explorer told a story about a ship that sailed the world from island to island.

 

Follow my clues to unveil the adventures, here be your first clue:

 

To find more clues you must read books to get closer to the truth…

 

 

Call all your friends to read together.

 

The more books you read, the more clues you will get.


Get your reading logs ready by end of Oct 6th, and the next clue will be revealed.

 

 

 

There will be different reading challenges. Once you have completed one of the challenges, you will receive an invitation to join the Reading Club event.

 

First Challenge

Read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days

Track your reading progress using a reading log sheet (Download it here).

 

Once you have completed the challenge, please drop your reading log sheet to the Reading Club Box in the front office. The due date is October 6th.

 

The First Event details will be announced later through invitation letters to students who passed the first reading challenge. 

 

You can choose what to read, such as books from various genres, newspapers, magazines, or cooking recipes. Use the reading log sheet to track your progress. 

 

Need suggestions? Check out past Reading Club Book Lists:  List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4.

 

FIRST Reading Club Event:

Explore Continents: North America and South America. 

 

The First Event will be held on December 1st at 2:35 pm. Students who passed the first reading challenge will receive the invitation letter by 10/27/2023 containing more information on the event. 

 

Readers should explore continents North America and South America, get familiar with history, food, landmarks, languages, traditional holidays, culture and more to prepare for fun trivia on the day of event. 

 

SECOND CHALLENGE

Explore at least 10 new books and write book report.

Take some in evenings or weekend to find new books, read them and write the book reports. You need to read 10 new books to complete the 2nd challenge. Use the reading log sheet to write book reports. (Download it here).

 

Once you have completed the challenge, please drop your reading log sheet to the Reading Club Box in the front office. The due date is February 9th.

 

The Second Event details will be announced later through invitation letters to students who passed the reading challenge.  

 

Need suggestions? Check out past Reading Club Book Lists:  List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4.

  

Second Reading Club Event:

Explore Continent: Europe

 

The Second in person reading event will be held on March 15th at 2:40 pm. Students who completed the second reading challenge will receive the invitation letter by 03/07/2024 containing more information on the event. 

 

Readers should explore continent Europe, get familiar with history, food, landmarks, languages, traditional holidays, culture and more to prepare for fun trivia on the day of event. 

 

 

THIRD CHALLENGE

 Create your own reading list.

Get ready for our Third Reading Challenge – Create your own reading list, set a goal for two weeks, and build a routine to make daily progress towards your goal. Let’s see how many books you can go through from your own reading list. The due date will be May 24th. Once you have completed the third challenge, you can submit your reading log into the drop box in the front office.

 

Tips on building your own reading list:

  1. Start with what you know: Make a list of books that you have already read and liked. This can give you an idea of what genres and themes you enjoy.

  2. Ask for recommendations: Talk to teachers, librarians, friends, and family about books they have enjoyed. Don’t be afraid to ask for suggestions!

  3. Explore different genres: Try reading books from different genres, such as mystery, science fiction, adventure, fantasy, historical fiction, and poetry.

  4. Look for award-winning books: Check out lists of books that have won awards, such as the Newbery Medal or the Caldecott Medal. These awards are given to books that are considered the best in children's literature.

  5. Find books by your favorite authors: If you have a favorite author, see if they have written any other books that you might like.

Remember, the most important thing is to find books that you enjoy. 

Make progress on the reading list you created. Once you have finished a book, write down what you liked and didn't like about each book you read. This can help you remember what you have read and give you a reference for future books to try.

 

Once you have completed the challenge, please drop your reading log sheet to the Reading Club Box in the front office. The due date is May 24th.

 

The Third Event details will be announced later through invitation letters to students who passed the reading challenge.  

 

 

 

Questions? Email reading@medinapta.org